'Incredible kindness at a very tough time': Rugby legends reach out to Cork man isolated in hospital

'Incredible kindness at a very tough time': Rugby legends reach out to Cork man isolated in hospital
Mike Webster Tweeted today to thank Andrew Conway and Ronan O'Gara for calling his 86-year-old father, who is currently in hospital.

Mike Webster, founder and CEO of arvoia, took to Twitter earlier today to thank Munster's Andrew Conway after he took the time to call his father.

"Thank you, Andrew Conway, who took time call my 86-year-old dad who is isolated in Cobh hospital. 

"For those who understand Munster Rugby will know what this means to a lifelong supporter like my dad. Incredible generosity.

Following this kind gesture, Mr Webster's father was contacted by former Munster and Ireland player and current La Rochelle head coach, Ronan O'Gara.

"My dad has had some day. 

"Ronan O'Gara heard about my dad in Cobh hospital and incredibly generously called him this evening after Andrew Conway did this morning.

"Incredible kindness at a very tough time. Thanks Ronan. My dad's spirits at 86 have never been higher," Mr Webster wrote on Twitter.

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